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Pri wrote that the Republicans wanted Flávio Bolsonaro to commit to keeping Hugo Motta as president of the Chamber if elected. According to her, Valdemar Costa Neto had already warned that the PL would not support Motta and was considering launching its own candidacy. Pri added that, having the largest bench in the House, the PL would have decisive weight in the dispute. #Política #Eleições2024 #CâmaraDosDeputados (translated)

"It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." The current Minister of Finance, Māris Kučinskis (AS), pointed out: "It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

The year 2027 is essentially such that, as we have prepared the land, sown the seed, and then it grows. In this case - in 2027, we essentially need to do everything to prepare this soil, to sow the seed. And then there will be 2029, 2030, when we might feel [the result]. This is very important because the biggest problems for balancing the budget will be in 2029, 2030," confirmed the chairwoman of the Saeima's Budget and Taxation Committee, Aiva Vīksna (AS). #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

The state budget for 2027 is facing serious financial difficulties, as an additional 469 million euros need to be secured to meet already accepted obligations, while borrowing is becoming more expensive and budget deficit limits will soon expire. #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

Minority government – that is: Kulbergs calls on ministers, not parties. In such a case, LPV would not request ministers, but would like to see some conditions met: public administration reform, support for demographics, and a government of professionals, claims Šlesers. #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)

"Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. 'Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. And, of course, everyone is ready to speak and consult with the AS and Mr. Kulbergs about forming the government,' said President Edgars Rinkēvičs after meeting with all 15 parties elected to the Saeima, confirming that Kulbergs can begin forming the new government." #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)

Merit Wager wrote that Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen had said that Finland should not accept traditions, cultures, or customs that limited girls' freedom. According to the Swedish translation that Wager shared, Valtonen believed that girls and women should be able to decide over their own lives, and that religious or cultural norms should not be used to restrict their freedom. Wager also recounted Valtonen's statement that the National Coalition Party wanted to ban face-covering garments, such as the burqa and niqab, in schools and other educational institutions. Valtonen had said that the government led by the National Coalition Party had strengthened the rights of girls and women by more clearly criminalizing forced marriages and female genital mutilation. She had described female genital mutilation as violence and said that every girl had the right to bodily integrity. According to Wager's account, Valtonen also emphasized that equality, individual freedom, and human rights should not be overridden by references to religion, culture, or tradition. Every girl should have the right to be seen, heard, dream, and shape her future based on her own desires, she had said. #Jämställdhet #MänskligaRättigheter #KvinnorsRättigheter (translated)

Estonian Defense Minister Martin Herem discussed ongoing military aid with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian leaders, cooperation in the field of drones, the development of the Baltic defense line, and the protection of civilian infrastructure. #Оборона #Дроны #Эстония (translated)

Politicians' views on defense funding differ; the opposition doubts whether the government's planned 5% of GDP funding in 2026 will be sufficient for developing military capabilities, while the ruling party emphasizes the efficient use of funds and adherence to commitments. #gynyba #finansavimas #Lietuva (translated)

The sender claimed that the media portrayed the violence in France as legitimate demands for better schools. They simultaneously referred to French authorities' report that at least 24 schools had been vandalized and argued that this stripped the riots of all legitimacy. https://t.co/2pMzblDPLj https://t.co/kpXr6gjtAH #Frankrike #skolor #våld #FR (translated)

The message reported that Donald Trump believed that Vladimir Putin wanted to reach a peace agreement, while he accused Volodymyr Zelensky of refusing to end the conflict. #VolodymyrZelensky #valdimirpoutine #donaldtrump #ukraine https://t.co/TVRHRPSuBJ #Ukraine #DonaldTrump #Poutine #UA #RU #US (translated)